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WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ANALYTICAL SERVICE

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2025 at 11:46

TenderUpdate

30 Oct 2024 at 14:01

Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for "Water Quality Monitoring and Analytical Service" in the industry category of consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The procurement process, completed on 14 February 2025, falls within the services category and covers all areas within the city of Southampton (UKJ32 region). The contract has been awarded to Freeston Water Treatment, with the initial term being 5 years starting from 1 April 2025, with potential extensions up to a total of 10 years based on performance. The final procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now at the award phase following the selection of the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in water quality monitoring and technical testing consultancy services. Companies with UKAS accreditation in water quality consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete, providing chances to enter long-term agreements with regional authorities. The substantial contract value, defined at £3,300,000, along with the possibility of extensions signifying stability and continual service demand, offers a promising venture for firms focusing on technical analysis, water-treatment work, and related consultancy fields looking to expand their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ANALYTICAL SERVICE

Notice Description

The Council, the duty holder, requires an experienced UKAS Accredited Water Quality Monitoring Consultancy ('the Consultant') to deliver customer focussed Water Quality Monitoring and Analytical Services to cover all areas within the boundary of the city of Southampton for a proposed term of 5 years with the option to extend for further periods of 3 years and 2 years to give a total contract of up to 10 years subject to performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he Council, the duty holder, requires an experienced UKAS Accredited Water Quality Monitoring Consultancy ('the Consultant') to deliver customer focussed Water Quality Monitoring and Analytical Services to cover all areas within the boundary of the city of Southampton for a proposed term of 5 years with the option to extend for further periods of 3 years and 2 years to give a total contract of up to 10 years subject to performance.

Options: option to extend for further periods of 3 years and 2 years to give a total contract of up to 10 years subject to performance.

Renewal: The term of the contract shall be 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2030, to be followed by an extension option, at the Council's discretion, of a further 3-years only, followed by a further extension option of a further 2-years only. The Council's award of any extensions shall be subject to the Contractor's satisfactory performance in connection with the contractual obligation, Scope of Work and the Key Performance Indicators, retention of competitive rates, a demonstration of fit for purpose, and spend levels being within the advertised range.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b24c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005104-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jason Barrett
Contact Email
jason.barrett@southampton.gov.uk, procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREESTON WATER TREATMENT

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